Extra Information

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AP70/AP80 | Addendum for sw release 1.2
New FU80 features
Follow-Up dodge
This feature provides a single action method of taking manual control of the rudder in any
automatic mode. It is considered an alternative to using the lever for course change in AUTO
mode.
The feature may be used to quickly maneuver away from, or avoid, sudden hazardous
situations.
When the feature is enabled, the unit will assume command and change to FU (Follow
Up) mode if the lever is moved more than halfway to either side. This will happen in any
automatic mode, regardless of the unit’s active or passive status in the system. The rudder will
immediately begin to move to the lever position.
¼ Notes:
- The feature disables the possibility to adjust set course in AUTO mode with the lever
- The system will not be allowed to enter an automatic mode unless the lever is centered
- The feature will not work in a master system
- The feature is by default (factory) disabled
- The feature is a local setting on an FU80, and does not affect the rest of the system
(other than the mentioned behavior). With multiple FU80 units in a system, the units are
configured independently from each other.
Follow-Up on Command
This feature makes it possible to switch the autopilot system to FU mode by a single press on
the take commend button on the FU80.
Enabling the new FU80 features
The new FU features can be activated as shown in the illustration.
The feature is a local setting on FU80, and does not affect the rest of the system (other
than the behavior mentioned above). With multiple FU80 units in a system, the units are
configured independently from each other.